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[ - ] Is it true that dc's can get diarreah (sp?) and cold symptoms when they are teething or is that a wivestale? My 17 mo is getting his molars and has had explosive diarreah the last few days. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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old wives tale, according to studies. but many moms will say otherwise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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Like this mother. In any case, give him plenty to drink, including pedialyte, if he'll take it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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Runny poops, sure, but explosive diarrhea sounds like something more. Pedialyte. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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Normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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OP: thanks for the comments [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone been pregnant (over 35) and the baby was diagnosed with Trisomy 18? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 05.27.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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One of my best friends did. She said she lost the pg shortly thereafter... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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How far along was she? How was she diagnosed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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she was 40 and I believe she had cvs but this was 10 yrs ago [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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My friend did with the early test, but with the amnio it was okay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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really?? what was the initial test?...the Level 2 ultrasound? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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not sure, but know that her dr said she had some thing up that made it look like an issue because it happened with both kids and both are 100% fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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really?...my best friend is 35 and had a level 2 last week and they told her that there were 2 "markers" showing on the baby that are indicative to Trisomy 18, but not everything...so she's flipping out. She's having another ultrasound in 3 weeks and is going out of her mind. All the measurements they took of the baby are all within the normal range, though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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This was all told to me recently but in passing by my friend. I was not around during her pg. She said for her first they told her 1 in 1000 say and with the second it was 1 in 79 chance. But amnio came back fine and then babies were born fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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that's awesome...I'm so hopeful that she and the baby will be ok, she's so upset right now, I don't know what to say or do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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I saw a young woman whose db had that when I was in medical school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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do you know what happened to the baby? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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It was a stillbirth. Heartbreaking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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that's terrible...my best friend is 35 and just had a level 2 and they told her that there are a couple of "markers" showing on the baby that is a red flag for trisomy 18 so she's having another ultrasound in 3 weeks to compare [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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Ugh, that stinks and I hope it's not true. Is she considering an amnio? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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she is, but she's afraid of miscarrying the baby..she said no matter what the issue is she wants to be able to carry the pregnancy to term [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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In that case she should just hope for the best. Lots of times those soft markers are way off. It might be worth talking to a genetic counselor though. I refused an amnio when my nuchal wasn't great b/c I knew I woulnd't terminate a baby with Down. But Trisomy 18 is a bit of a different story. Might be worth getting some more info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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that's what I told her, she only has the issue with the intestines and there may be 2 cysts on the brain but they think they will go away on their own. The genetic counselor did speak to her and her husband and they said that this intestinal issue is a major marker for Trisomy 18...what do you know about it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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np: if the baby has trisomy 18, he/she will more than likely die in utero. if the baby is born alive, he/she will not live long. i hope your friend's baby does not have trisomy 18 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:29 PM Flag
[ - ] I am making sweaters for our family. Flame if you must :-) but please help with my color question. The sweaters are norweigian style knits, white and a color. I made forest green for nb, cherry red for 2 yo ds, and dh requested navy blue. What color should I use for myself that will go with those? 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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purple [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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like royal or lavender? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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Id say royal- all primary bold colors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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don't do it. how about white? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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The sweaters are white and the color in a pattern so the color should contrast with white. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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did you miss the part that said each one is white with a color? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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yellow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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oh lord [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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obviously yellow or gold. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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why is that obvious? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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Danish light blue, of course. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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I was going to vote for yellow but this blue idea sounds interesting. I think grey could also work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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opps. this was meant for the bathroom post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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Hm, that could be good...intrigued by the purple idea too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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why would I flame? I'm very jealous. maybe sky blue for you or yellow? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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lol - it's a little cheesy, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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No, your family is lucky that you are so talented. go for it! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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Purple [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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Orange [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:42 PM Flag
[ - ] we live in a 100 year old building. The people above us are always banging around. Sometimes my chair MOVES when they pound by. I don't know if there is anything in our condo docs about this. Is there anything I can do? I know they have carpets down, but I think they are those flatter, older types. Does anyone else have this problem? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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have you talked to your neighbours about it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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Sounds like a structural problem, not much you can do about that short of have extra insulation put in by tearing up your ceiling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:43 PM Flag
[ - ] my 13 mo DS says dadada, rarely ma...ma and points to lots of things...he babbles often but says no "real" words. Should I worry? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 05.27.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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That's how my ds was at 13 mo. Shortly thereafter he started talking and is now hyperverbal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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what month did it pick up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Picked up around 14-15 mo, exploded around 15-16 mo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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Thanks-my older son said a few words at 13mo so unfortunately I am comparing......... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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It's hard not to compare. Honestly, my ds had over 50 by 16 or so months after a sort of sluggish start. And his cousin had no words at all until he was around 20 mo, and now they're pretty much the same. The range is all over the place and I think receptive lang is the importnat thing anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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please don't worry! this is so normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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thank you.......the fact that he eats hardly anything is a whole other story....... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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Absolutely not. That is a lot for a 13 month old. He's doing very well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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can u come over-you sound like a sane, calm mommy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Need decorating help: Just bought a co op with old school yellow with black bullnose tile trim. Am not renovating yet b/c of $$, what color can I paint the walls? THey are a linen color now that I dont really like. Bathroom is fairly small. TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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a very light grey. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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op: that's what I was thinking and maybe because its grey it won't dimb the whole bathroom... TY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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I think grey too. a very pale yellow might also work. white trim if there is a window. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Why do I feel bad? My MIL is visiting and she loves to go to the gym with me. I go 4-5 times a week. She loves staying for 2 classes, I usually stay for one and sometimes will even come back for her after the second. She just asked if we were going tomorrow and I said I was hoping she could watch ds since I had a hair appt. She looked wounded. Do I really need to feel bad that she has to miss the gym?? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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One of the weirder questions every on UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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really? Im pretty sure I've seen stranger. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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wow, is she in amazing shape? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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yes, she is 67 and very fit. She bugs me with this though. I go for fun and she makes it like a weird competition of how many classes we can do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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My MIL would not just accept that I was hoping she could watch ds. She would tell me to find a sitter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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wow! that sucks! doesnt she visit to see the kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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she lives near by but when we would visit her in Southampton dh and I would say, "we were thinking of going to see a movie" and she would say "great I want to see..." so it was clear she was not going to babysit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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totally sucks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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she does. we no longer go to visit her in southampton. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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she digs the gym, ok? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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she sounds like an exercise addict. maybe she's offended that you want to use her as a babysitter. it's the sort of thing you can ask your own mom but not MIL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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I dont know, she loves staying with the kids and encourges dh and I to go out. Maybe its provided its not during peak gym time! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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can you bring your child to the gym daycare? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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not when im getting my hair cut! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:52 PM Flag
[ - ] If your kids are 'best friends' are they same sex or opposite? Just curious to know. I have 2 of the same gender and they always always play together and was wondering how opposite gender kids play... 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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same sex, best friends and worst enemies depending on the hour of the day. 23 mo apart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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I have 2 boys and a girl. The boys are def. best friends, but when either of them are one on one with dd, they have a blast too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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opposite sex. best friends right now, but they are far apart in age (4 years) so I'm sure there will come a time when they each have a pier best friend. hopefully they will be best friends when it really counts (when they are adults) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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boy-girl twins. they are best friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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I've got two brothers and I'm best friends with my older brother and friendly with my younger. I've always been close with my older brother - even when we were little. Not sure why but it worked out that way. I do love both of my SILs, too, so not as if my relationship with either excludes SILs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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i have 2 boys and a girl and they play great together. they are the best of friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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Different sex, 3 years apart. Even if they're in a group, more often than not, they play together. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Is the broadway show Chicago suitable for a 14 year old boy? I'm the same poster who earlier asked for recommendations for a broadway show for a couple with a 14 yr old. Thanks! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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Pretty raunchy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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There's a lot of sex in it. Maybe try Wicked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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I think it's perfectly fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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not too out of the realm, but there are much better options out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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I think it is not inappropriate. I just dont think he would be that interested. Spamalot would be better, imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:01 PM Flag
[ - ] How often did you have sex with your DH in May? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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so far.....0 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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OP: me too. damn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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ok let me throw you this one. What is your score for April...? March...? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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ooops sorry: april probably 0 and march maybe 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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maybe 2x. i'm pg and sex is just miserable. worst part about pregnancy. sigh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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I'm not sure we did. Wait, maybe once. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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about 4 times.. i'm in a slump [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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me too, but i feel like that's a lot considering we have a 6mo and i just went back to work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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at least three times a week. that's always the case no matter what month. sometimes every day. last Wed. we did it twice in the a.m. and then again at night. We are really into each other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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are you newlyweds? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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FAKE FAKE FAKE...."we are really into each other" gave it away, my dear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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once [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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zero [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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twice. Ugh. But I'm in my 3rd tri and have pubic symphysis separation and he travled for much of the month so I have an excuse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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10 times maybe? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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about 4 times but I am in my first trimester and haven't felt great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Is redshirting kindergartners really just a NYC thing or is this becoming the norm everywhere? My ds has an August birthday. We are moving out of NYC and into NC and wondering. 28 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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dont know what you are talking about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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Interesting. Where are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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np: I am from NYC and don't know what you are talking about either but am guessing it means holding them back a year based on the rest ofyour post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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I would definitely consider it for an August boy. I do not live in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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You can't do it in NYC for Aug boy (for public school anyway). The cutoff is not until Dec. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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mainly in large metropolitan areas. there was an article in NYT about this about 6-8 months ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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It's pretty popular everywhere, not just NYC, to try to give your child the "advantage" of being the oldest in his/her class, in some cases by a mile. Remember when it was fashionable to skip ahead grades? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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I was thinking about that this morning! How that was the thing to do if you could back in the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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I have a lot of friends who do this for boys (live in Atlanta). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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what's redshirting? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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Totally not a NYC thing because you can't do it. Very common everywhere else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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the nyc public schools won't let you do it any more and never let you do with the summer b-days. holding back summer b-day boys is extremely common everywhere else (I have friends in Texas, Ohio and CA who tell me all the summer boys are held back). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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I know of only two exceptions for NYC publics - if starting a Nov or Dec DC would put non-twin siblings in the same grade they will let the younger one wait a year OR if the DC has a documented developmental delay and waiting a year is indicated by the DCs IEP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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That is true and it is HUGE mistake on the part of the DOE. What is more the cut off is way too late. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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It's easier for DOE to have a hard and fast rule for a school system of one million students than it would be for them to try and administer a flexible "when you think your child is ready" system. However, I do agree that the cut-off should be "5 before the first day of school" instead of a calendar year cutoff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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You can't hold back in NYC. Publics will move you directly to grade 1 if you try. Privates operate on their own calendar with their own rules. parents don't have a say in it. With a summer boy you apply, they either accept you, reject you or send you a "too young" letter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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In my ds's K class, not a single boy was redshirted. My ds is July and is second youngest. There's an August b=day boy. 10/15 is cut off. I considered it for ds but ready is ready. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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same here. on li. not a single boy redshirted. lots of oct/nov boys (cut off is 12/1) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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What school has a cut off of 12/1? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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np: most LI districts do. NYS law says the cutoff has to be december, so most districts go with 12/1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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Oh, and they unlike NYC let the parents have some choice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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Most LI districts have fewer than 10,000 students in their entire system. It's much easier to be flexible when you are dealing with smaller numbers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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DOE could do it in a heartbeat, they don't want to. I worked there for 10 years, they waste resources right, left, and center and almost always take the easy way out rather than doing what is educationally sound. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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I agree that they waste a lot of resources, but an "enroll your child when you think they are ready to start school" system is a disaster in the making. There will be parents who will not want to start their DCs until they are 6 or 7 years old and 7 year olds do not belong in K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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Obviously there would have to be some process which one would have to go through and there would be limits on either end. Most school systems that have flexibility have system in place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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Friend in Ohio did it. She felt ds was not emotionally ready and herself had a bad experience being the youngest in her class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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We live in the burbs in NJ and I did it for my son - birthday three days before cutoff. By January the entire class was 6- i was so glad i held him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:02 PM Flag
[ - ] db showing signs of milk protein allergy. bfing. should i cut out dairy or consult with ped first? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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Consult with ped. It's hard to get calcium into them without milk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Pg with ds #2. We have chosen a name but aren't telling anyone until ds is born. My mom kept making name suggestions which was driving us crazy until finally I told her that the db has a name and she'll hear what it is the min he's born (everyone else who asks we tell we're thinking of names or working on it and they accept that). So now she keeps telling me that her grandfather's middle name was Benjamin. She works this into most converstations. Lst night she told me that my aunt refers to the baby as Benjamin. I told her "Mom, the baby has a name and it's not Benjamin. It's not any name in our family." What else am I supposed to do? She's driving me nuts. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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IGNORE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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find something else to bitch about, this one is weak. What else ya got? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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Thankfully, nothing. But I would like to hear some suggestions for dealing with her. She's irritating me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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I think you did enough- just sounds like your mom won't give up- maybe its part of her personality. Just tell her you don't like Benjamin- end of story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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Tell us the name!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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just say you'll think about it next time she brings it up but tell her if she mentions it again you are defitnely not going to use it. that should end it and give her hope. when the baby comes you tell her you thought abotu it and decided against it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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tell her the baby's name is going to be Cletus [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:01 PM Flag
[ - ] We are planning to wait a year to apply to private school for our late summer DS. Do you think schools would give preference next year if we tried this year and didn't get in, versus applying for the first time next year? TIA. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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I do think you get points for trying more than once. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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np. ITA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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This makes no sense. It implies that late summer boys have the edge over everyone else the second time around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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not true. but if they are looking at 2 summer boys, and one applied the year before, the one who applied twice would probably get the spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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not necessarily. it depends on the dc, the scores, the family, the interview, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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ITA. The only time the boy that applied twice would get preference is if they loved him the first time just thought he was too young. If the dc is immature and not ready it may well stick in their heads and be a deterrent even a year later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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np - It depends on how strong the child is the first time. If he's immature, why make a negative impression? Also, we went through the process this year with a summer DD and I cannot imagine asking her to do it again this fall (fortunately it went fine) - it was grueling. I would not put a child through that two years in a row. We would have just sent her public if it didn't work out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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I agree about child being strong the first time. I would also say if you want to test waters I'd apply only to top 2 or 3 schools. No way would I do 12 schools for two years in a row. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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Have you spoken with PSD? they may have good insight into this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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Some do. Most will not send a too young letter if they are not interested - they will just reject. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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Another thought is to apply this year to schools with preKs, giving admissions some leeway in placing your child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Okay I will admit....I liked the old format better! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 05.27.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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If tonight doesn't pick up, I'm outtie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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No me gusta this format!!!!!!! UGH!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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i totally agree. why? why? why? it sucks so bad! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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I'm fine with this format but it's so clear that tons of peple have jumped ship. It's much slower and duller. Too bad, b/c once you're used to this format it doesn't freeze up like the old one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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